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The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow’r, And all — Thomas Gray

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The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow’r, And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, Awaits alike the inevitable hour: The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, st. 9

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Thomas Gray --

Thomas Gray

1716-12-26 — 1771-07-30 · Londres

Thomas Gray was an English poet, primarily recognized for his "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard". His work, though scarce, is characterized by melancholy, reflection on mortality and the beauty of the ephemeral, and a profound landscape sensitivity. Despite a quiet life dedicated to study, his poetry explored universal themes with a formal mastery that significantly influenced early Romanticism.

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